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Catholic press continues mission to reach film audiences
Third in a series By Chaz Muth Catholic News Service NEW YORK (CNS) — The once influential Catholic film office had been able to get Hollywood studios to change content in movies it deemed morally offensive for decades, but that … Continue reading
Church changes course to maintain moral guide on film
Second in a series By Chaz Muth Catholic News Service NEW YORK (CNS) — Songwriter Bob Dylan wrote his celebrated anthem “The Times They Are a-Changin’” in 1963 and though it was penned as a hymn to the civil rights … Continue reading
Catholicism influenced moviemaking from the early days of film
First in a series By Chaz Muth Catholic News Service NEW YORK (CNS) — Motion pictures have enchanted the public since the late 19th century, providing audiences with vivid storytelling on a host of topics and conceptually transporting them to … Continue reading
Protecting seal of confession called essential for civilized society
(Fourth in a series) By Chaz Muth Catholic News Service SALEM, Ore. (CNS) — When Ethan K. Alano walks into the reconciliation room at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Salem, he bares his soul before God and goes into … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Confession, Nebraska, New York, Omaha, Oregon, S.B. 360, Salem, Seal of Confession Series
Priestly martyrdom to uphold seal of confession not a new phenomenon
(Third in a series) By Chaz Muth Catholic News Service NEW YORK (CNS) — A symbol of the historical commitment priests have to the seal of confession greets people as they cross the threshold of a Catholic church in Manhattan’s … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Confession, Jail, Martyrdom, New York, Oregon, Prauge, Seal of Confession Series
Pilgrimage across U.S. lets peacemaker spread light from Bethlehem
By Katie Rutter Catholic News Service LAFAYETTE, Ind. (CNS) — Brian Duane’s maroon Subaru had already covered about 1,800 miles when he pulled into the parking lot at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Lafayette Dec. … Continue reading
Faithful uphold the quiet tradition of lighting candles in churches
By Emily Benson Catholic News Service WESTMERE, N.Y. (CNS) — Linda Brown approached the candle stand at her parish, Christ the King in Westmere. She dropped a donation in the collection box and lit two candles. Her husband, Ed, stood … Continue reading